Ted Dueck

The applicant mother brought a motion for production of financial records from family corporations controlled by the respondent father's mother, a non-party, to determine the father's income for support purposes.

The father brought a cross-motion to reduce interim child and spousal support, claiming a reduction in income due to health issues.

The court ordered the non-party to produce the requested corporate records, finding them relevant and necessary for the mother's expert to complete an income analysis.

The father's cross-motion to vary support was dismissed as premature, without prejudice to renew after the corporate records are fully produced.

The complainant sought a peace bond against the respondents alleging threats and property damage.

The court found that while the respondents engaged in inconsiderate conduct, including bulldozing and spray painting the lawn of the matrimonial home, such actions did not constitute grounds for a peace bond.

The court determined that the complainant failed to establish reasonable grounds for fear of personal injury or property damage on the balance of probabilities.

The application was dismissed.

The applicant brought a motion for interim child and spousal support following the parties’ separation after a long-term marriage with three children.

The parties agreed to a without prejudice order for child support.

The applicant had previously earned approximately $70,000 annually but lost her employment when her employer went bankrupt and subsequently earned significantly less.

The court found the applicant had experienced a temporary financial need and had been disadvantaged by the parties’ marital arrangements that involved working from home while the respondent pursued a demanding career.

The court attributed income of $40,000 to the applicant and ordered interim spousal support for a limited period subject to review.